We'll be talking more about the big stuff next week (like the new Metro interface, the new version of Explorer, and more), but as this week draws to a close we've already noticed a lot of cool little Windows 8 tips pop up around the net, so we decided to share them with you all at once.

Of course, the Metro UI isn't the only thing new in Windows 8. The desktop may look pretty similar to Windows 7, but its got its own little enhancements too. The taskbar jumplists come with some enhanced privacy options in Windows 8, and if you're using dual monitors, you'll notice that the taskbar stretches across both monitors by default. Of course, you can turn this off just by right-clicking on the taskbar, going to Properties, and unchecking "Show Taskbar on All Displays". You'll also notice it now supports dual-monitor wallpapers if you go into "Appearance and Personalization" in the Control Panel.

These are just a few of the new features in Windows 8, of course. We'll be going through the big stuff next week, and you can always check out this list to see the other 300+ features Microsoft is working on, but hopefully this gives you a few things to play with on your Windows 8 system this weekend. While you're at it, check out our other Windows 8 coverage from this week, including: